Whimsical Peg Doll Gnomes
A Craft to Call Gnome
Looking for all things adorable to add to your holiday decor? Or perhaps you need a fun and simple stocking stuffer for an imaginative kiddo or two. Well, look no further -- these Whimsical Peg Doll Gnomes are the perfect project for you! These charming little characters make for an enchanting winter display when paired with this cozy felt gingerbread house or whimsical felt trees. Together, they create a cozy, festive scene for play or display and are sure to bring joy to all who see them.
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These Whimsical Wooden Peg Gnomes make a perfect crafting session for beginners or seasoned crafters looking for a quick holiday project. You can create these cute little gnomes using simple materials like felt, embroidery floss, and wooden pegs in no time. If you need a refresher on simple embroidery techniques to outfit your gnomes, take a peek at our embroidery skills course before you start.
Wooden peg dolls have been a beloved part of children's play for generations. These simple, timeless toys inspire creativity and imaginative play, and their minimalist design leaves room for endless possibilities. The nostalgia of making and playing with peg dolls evokes memories of simpler times, and it's no wonder they continue to hold such fascination—even today.
While making your Whimsical Peg Doll Gnomes, you can easily adjust the colors and styles of the gnome's outfits and accessories to match your holiday decor or personal tastes. After all – versatility is key! These sweet dolls make delightful additions to your mantle, table centerpieces, and of course--they make great handmade gifts. Plus, they are great fun to make with family and friends, offering a relaxing, creative way to spend time together.
Once your Whimsical Peg Doll Gnomes are finished, we'd love to see how you bring them to life! Whether you share them with friends or display them in your home, remember to share your finished creations on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia or in our vibrant crafters' community. Let's spread the joy of crafting together this season!
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Tools
Materials
- Wood Peg Dolls – 3.5 inches
- Lia Griffith's Wool Blend Felt — Cherry, White, Fern, Ochre, and Terracotta
- Embroidery Floss in Very Light Avocado Green (471) and Off White (746)
- Paint in Light Blue, Blue, Red, and White
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Kristina
November 6, 2019 at 5:06pm
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Lia
November 6, 2019 at 9:57pm
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Kristina
November 9, 2019 at 9:21am
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Wendy
September 8, 2019 at 4:23pm
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Lia
September 9, 2019 at 9:41am
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Samantha
November 19, 2018 at 1:44am
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November 19, 2018 at 10:26am
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Back to the TopWhat size peg dolls are needed for this project? The 3 inch seem too big?
Hi Kristina,
The peg dolls we linked to in the post are the size we used 🙂
Thank you!
These are so cute! Just a heads-up that the link to the peg dolls goes to an Amazon page that has the wrong size peg dolls for the pattern — they are 3 inches high whereas the gnomes in the pattern look to be maybe half that size? Anyway I just printed out the pattern at 120% and that is doing the trick and I am just making bigger gnomes! So excited to see how they turn out!
Thank you for letting us know Wendy! We will correct the link to lead to the correct size peg dolls. 🙂
These are the cutest things that I have seen in a while. Absolutely in love with your sweet felt gnomes. I’m overseas at the moment and can’t get delivery from the felt you recommend, can I just ask, would cheap felt achieve this as well or do I need a thicker, sturdier type of felt to create this project?
Yes I think any felt will work OK for this! So glad you love them 🙂